Houston, April 25 -- Nelly Korda continued her fine start to the Chevron Championship asshe built a commanding lead in the first women's major of the year.
The world number two shot a seven-under-par 65 for the second straight day to claim a six-shot advantage after the second round at Houston's Memorial Park Golf Course.
The American claimed five of her eight birdies on the back nine on Friday to reach 14 under, with Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit in second after firing a bogey-free 69.
The 27-year-old Korda is aiming for her third major title and her first since winning this event in 2024, according to BBC sport.
"I just feel really good," she said. "I'm hitting it in the spots that I want to, missing it into the spots that I want to."A...